Subtract 84/72 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 1 12/72
80/14 - 84/72 is 191/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
80/14 = 80 × 36/14 × 36 = 2880/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/504 - 588/504 = 2880 - 588/504 = 2292/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/42
- In mixed form: 423/42
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